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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 532.33 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 532.33 and 274.30 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 532.33 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/532.33 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 532.33 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 146,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,018.12/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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